The Growth and Infrastructure Bill received Royal Assent in April this year, introducing a number of reforms that will affect the planning application process. The measures are in theory intended to reduce red tape and make it easier for housing development...
The Growth and Infrastructure Bill received Royal Assent in April this year, introducing a number of reforms that will affect the planning application process. The measures are in theory intended to reduce red tape and make it easier for housing development...
Employment solicitor Paul Burton , says "There have been many cases over the last few years regarding how sickness absence and holiday pay interacts." Another case has just been decided by the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) which...
Employment solicitor Paul Burton , says “There have been many cases over the last few years regarding how sickness absence and holiday pay interacts.” Another case has just been decided by the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT)...
The Government has confirmed that the legislation implementing the highly controversial new employee shareholders status will come into force on 1st September 2013. The legislation creates a new type of employment status, whereby employees give...
The Government has confirmed that the legislation implementing the highly controversial new employee shareholders status will come into force on 1st September 2013. The legislation creates a new type of employment status, whereby employees give away a...
Valuing a potential business is probably the most important thing to get right – unfortunately, it’s also one of the most difficult things to do. The best way of finding out if you’re going to be paying the right price is to carry out some...
Valuing a potential business is probably the most important thing to get right – unfortunately, it’s also one of the most difficult things to do. The best way of finding out if you’re going to be paying the right price is to carry out some...
The Governments’ proposed introduction of Employment Tribunal fees scheduled to come into force at the end of July, has met with challenges both north and south of the border. The Court of Session sitting in Edinburgh in early July refused an interim...
The Governments’ proposed introduction of Employment Tribunal fees scheduled to come into force at the end of July, has met with challenges both north and south of the border. The Court of Session sitting in Edinburgh in early July refused an interim...
ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) is warning employers of companies claiming to be part of and/or acting on behalf of ACAS. Kate Fretten our Employment partner, says "They typically offer initial advice, which they...
ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) is warning employers of companies claiming to be part of and/or acting on behalf of ACAS. Chris Dobbs our Employment solicitor, says “They typically offer initial advice, which...
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has decided in the case of Wade v Sheffield Hallam University that an employer does not necessarily breach its duty to make reasonable adjustments by requiring a disabled employee to undergo a competitive interview...
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has decided in the case of Wade v Sheffield Hallam University that an employer does not necessarily breach its duty to make reasonable adjustments by requiring a disabled employee to undergo a...
The BBC has reported today the results of a survey which suggests that more than a quarter of mothers in the UK feel discriminated against at work since having their children. Read the full article here. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-23600465 The...
The BBC has reported today the results of a survey which suggests that more than a quarter of mothers in the UK feel discriminated against at work since having their children. Read the full article here. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-23600465 The...
Tribunal fees came into force on Monday 29th July 2013, despite two applications for judicial review to determine if they are unlawful. Employment partner Kate Fretten , says "These applications have been made on the basis that it is unlawful to...
Tribunal fees came into force on Monday 29th July 2013, despite two applications for judicial review to determine if they are unlawful. Employment partner Kate Fretten, says “These applications have been made on the...
In May this year HMRC launched a consultation paper on two aspects of LLP and partnership structures in an attempt to counter perceived abuse of these structures for tax avoidance purposes. The paper sets out HMRC’s proposals to change the tax...
In May this year HMRC launched a consultation paper on two aspects of LLP and partnership structures in an attempt to counter perceived abuse of these structures for tax avoidance purposes. The paper sets out HMRC’s proposals to change the tax...
When Woolworths closed down and made their employees redundant, they only complied with the collective consultation requirements in stores that had at least 20 employees. This is because they decided that each store was a separate ‘establishment’...
Contentious probate cases have risen sharply in the last few years. This may be due to people having a better knowledge of their rights and entitlements and also to the increasing numbers of second and even third families. It is becoming more common for...
When Woolworths closed down and made their employees redundant, they only complied with the collective consultation requirements in stores that had at least 20 employees. This is because they decided that each store was a separate...